Construction Field Engineer (Marine Construction)

Job Description

Flexible to various locations in British Columbia (or other provinces)

WSP has a new opportunity for a Construction Field Engineers to join our Earth and Environment Applied Solutions (EEAS) team, rotational work with two weeks on and two weeks off, at a remote site near Squamish BC. Travel to and from the project is paid for by WSP.

The position is anticipated to start June 2025 and run until February 2026 with opportunity to extend.

The construction team handles a diverse range of construction operations related to projects across Canada in support of WSP's engineers, scientists, and the other operating divisions.

The Applied Solutions teams' practice of engineering focuses on delivering "How-To" for our project teams and clients and working closely to deliver the "How-to" in the field with our construction colleagues. Our practice area provides technical leadership to projects and developing technical solutions to solve challenges in construction projects.

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
• Our Flexible Work Policy - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

#WeAreWSP

What you can expect to do here:

• Detailed engineering design and specification package development;
• Project development, work method statements, project planning, phasing and scheduling - working with stakeholders to ensure constructible project delivery. Candidates must demonstrate means and methods knowledge of construct with the ability to provide detailed sequential descriptions of how to execute work. Candidates will assist with other constructability reviews;
• Pile installation monitoring and responsible for pile logs
• Assist with management of project health and safety, with support from the operational and corporate H&S team;
• Project scheduling (MS Project and Primavera P6 or other platforms);
• Working with field staff to resolve technical and constructability issues; and,
• Assist senior staff with business development
• Two weeks on and two weeks off field rotations

What you'll bring to WSP:

• Degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geological Engineer, and/or Construction Management, B.A.Sc. or equivalent.
• A track record (verifiable) of filed engineering experience with demonstratable role progression.
• Minimum of 2 - 8 years' experience in professional engineering practice in a variety of project assignments
• Experience in Projects related to Marine Construction and pile installation would be desirable.
• Must be willing to travel 100%
• Must be willing to work night shifts
• Self-starter and with a willingness to learn and experience.
• Strong communication skills (written, verbal, and interpersonal)
• Strong computer skills
• Strong organizational skills

Compensation:

Salary range (in British Columbia): $82,900 to $114,000

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

About Us

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP:

• We value our people and our reputation
• We are locally dedicated with international scale
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo
• We foster collaboration in everything we do
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY.